Blue Floral Crystalline Rice Bowl
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This Blue Crystalline Glaze Rice Bowl highlights the delicate formations created by crystalline glaze, with each piece featuring unique variations in its pattern. The soft blue gradient, applied with a spraying technique, merges seamlessly into the translucent surface, creating a calm, airy effect reminiscent of a clear sky or rippling water.
The glazing process requires precise temperature adjustments, and Touan uses multiple kilns dedicated to crystalline glaze, allowing each piece to develop its own natural character while maintaining the distinct beauty of the series.
The gentle transition from white to blue makes an elegant backdrop for steamed rice, enhancing its warmth and texture. Designed for both everyday meals and refined presentation, this bowl is microwave and dishwasher safe.
DETAILS
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size | D 12.0 cm (4.7 in) x H 6.0 cm (2.4 in) |
| Capacity | 150 ml (5.1 fl oz) |
| Weight | 220 g (7.8 oz) |
| Material | Porcelain |
| Package Type | Paper box |
| Microwave | Yes |
| Dishwasher | Yes |
Maker / Brand
Founded in 1922, Touan is one of Kyoto's distinguished kilns specializing in Kyo ware and Kiyomizu ware. As one of the largest workshops in Kyoto, all stages of production are meticulously carried out by hand. Touan is dedicated to crafting exquisite, seasonally inspired designs, employing underglaze painting, where intricate colors are applied before glazing. This process ensures that each creation retains its delicate hues and is resistant to wear, embodying both beauty and durability.
Crafts
Kyo ware and Kiyomizu ware, collectively known as Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki, are celebrated pottery styles from Kyoto. Known for their vibrant designs, finely sculpted forms, and dedication to handcrafted detail, these wares reflect Kyoto’s distinctive sense of beauty and artistic refinement.
Defined by a long-cultivated diversity, Kyo ware and Kiyomizu ware have drawn on techniques and styles from pottery traditions across Japan, evolving into a richly expressive and distinctly Kyoto art form. Recognized as a Traditional Craft of Japan in 1977, they continue to be cherished for their cultural depth and everyday appeal.
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Rice Bowls
Rice bowls are indispensable tableware for the Japanese dining table. Since they are used so often for Japanese food, many people are particular about them. It is important to choose one that is not only beautiful to look at, but is also the right size for your hand and easy to hold.
We recommend that you get a dedicated rice bowl for each member of your family. It's also a good idea to have a few available for different occasions, in varying colors and patterns that match the season and table setting.
Blue
As a cool color, blue evokes feelings of calm, nobility, coolness, and tranquility. It is highly suitable for use in a variety of items, from everyday to celebratory.
Blue is featured prominently across Japanese art: for example, in Katsushika Hokusai's The Great Wave of Kanagawa. Shades like mizu iro, a pale aqua that literally means "water color," have been used frequently for summer kimonos since the Edo period (1603 CE–1868 CE). Meanwhile kon, or navy blue, conveys a sense of calm and sophistication and has historically been widely used in daily life. Finally, sometsuke refers to blue and white ceramics, a classic color pairing that is always in style. Explore these and more beautiful blues below.
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